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Key Facts: OSHA 10 Maritime Exam
10 hours / 2+ days
Course Length (7.5-hour daily cap)
OSHA Outreach Training Program Requirements
3 sectors
Shipyards (1915), Marine Terminals (1917), Longshoring (1918)
OSHA Maritime Industry Procedures 2024
No expiration
DOL Completion Card (federal)
OSHA Outreach Training Program FAQ
19.5-22.0%
Safe Oxygen Range for Entry
29 CFR 1915.12
30 minutes
Fire Watch After Hot Work Ends
29 CFR 1915.504
OSHA #5400
Required Maritime Trainer Course
OSHA Maritime Industry Procedures 2024
$150-$400
Typical Classroom Tuition
Authorized trainer market rates, 2026
The OSHA 10 Maritime card is earned by entry-level shipyard, marine terminal, and longshoring workers through a 10-hour classroom course taught by an OSHA-authorized trainer (OSHA #5400 graduates) over at least two days, since instruction is capped at 7.5 hours per day. Three 1-hour topics are required for every sector - Introduction to OSHA, walking/working surfaces, and PPE - and the shipyard version adds four more required hours: fall protection/scaffolding, electrical, confined and enclosed spaces, and fire protection. Marine terminal and longshoring classes instead choose at least two electives (HazCom, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, and more) for four hours. There is no standardized final exam; trainers administer their own quizzes, and completion earns a DOL card with no federal expiration. Expect questions in class on 1915.12 atmosphere limits (19.5-22% oxygen, under 10% LEL), Marine Chemist 'Safe for Hot Work' certificates, fire watches with 30-minute post-work coverage, USCG-approved PFDs, and tags-plus energy control under 1915.89. No OSHA-authorized online maritime course exists - classroom only.
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1Which federal law created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the agency behind the Maritime Outreach Training Program?
2Which statement BEST describes the legal status of the OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Outreach course and card?
3Who is the intended audience for the 10-hour maritime Outreach class, as opposed to the 30-hour class?
4OSHA's maritime Outreach courses are tailored to three industry sectors. Which 29 CFR part contains OSHA's standards for SHIPYARD employment?
5A rigger at a marine terminal believes a crane is unsafe and wants OSHA to inspect. Which worker right applies?
6A shipyard welder is fired two days after filing an OSHA complaint. Under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act, how long does the welder have to file a retaliation (whistleblower) complaint with OSHA?
7A longshore worker is killed when a container topples at a terminal. Within what time must the employer report the work-related fatality to OSHA?
8A shipfitter's hand is caught in a machine and two fingers are amputated. The employer must report the amputation to OSHA within:
9During what period must covered maritime employers post the OSHA Form 300A annual summary of work-related injuries and illnesses where employees can see it?
10Which of the following is an EMPLOYER responsibility under the OSH Act that 10-hour maritime students learn in the Introduction to OSHA module?
About the OSHA 10 Maritime Exam
The OSHA 10-Hour Maritime Industry Outreach Training is a voluntary awareness course for entry-level workers in shipyard employment, marine terminals, and longshoring, taught only by trainers who completed the OSHA #5400 maritime trainer course. The class covers workers' rights and employer responsibilities plus hazard recognition under 29 CFR Parts 1915, 1917, and 1918 - confined and enclosed spaces, fire protection and hot work, fall protection and working over water, PPE, electrical safety, hazard communication, and cargo handling. Students who complete all 10 instructional hours receive a U.S. Department of Labor course completion card that never expires under federal rules. There is no OSHA-authorized online version for maritime; legitimate cards come only from classroom training reported through an Authorizing Training Organization.
Exam sponsor: OSHA-authorized maritime Outreach trainers under the OSHA Outreach Training Program (U.S. Department of Labor). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
10 instructional hours delivered over at least 2 days (maximum 7.5 hours of instruction per day)
Passing Score
No published pass mark - completion requires full attendance plus trainer-administered knowledge checks
Exam / Certification Fees
Typically $150-$400 for classroom delivery (set by the authorized trainer)
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Introduction to OSHA
OSH Act of 1970 and the General Duty Clause; workers' rights to file confidential complaints and access exposure records; 30-day 11(c) whistleblower deadline; 8-hour fatality and 24-hour amputation/hospitalization reporting; OSHA 300A posting February 1-April 30; Outreach program rules - 7.5-hour daily cap, ineligible CPR/first-aid topics, DOL card replacement within five years
Walking-Working Surfaces & Fall Protection
Guarding deck openings and temporary hole covers; shipyard edge guarding at 5 feet (1915.73) versus the marine terminal 4-foot/into-water trigger (1917.112); gangways at least 20 inches wide and double-rung Jacob's ladders (1915.74); scaffold competent-person inspections and load limits; USCG-approved PFDs inspected before each use; 30-inch ring buoys with 90 feet of line; container-top fall protection in longshoring (1918.85)
Confined & Enclosed Spaces
Identifying tanks, double bottoms, cofferdams, voids, and chain lockers; shipyard competent person duties (1915.7); Marine Chemist 'Safe for Hot Work' certification for spaces that held flammables (1915.14, NFPA 306); 1915.12 entry criteria - oxygen 19.5-22.0% and flammables below 10% LEL; oxygen-first test sequence; posted designations (1915.16); inert-gas asphyxiation and the rule against entry rescue without training and equipment
Personal Protective & Respiratory Equipment
Hierarchy of controls with PPE as last resort; employer payment rules and the safety-toe footwear exception; ANSI Z89.1 hard hats, Z87.1 eye/face protection with side shields, ASTM F2413 footwear; 90 dBA PEL and 85 dBA action level for noise; respirator medical evaluation before annual fit testing; user seal checks; IDLH = pressure-demand SCBA or supplied air with escape bottle; Appendix D for voluntary filtering-facepiece use
Fire Protection & Hot Work
Fire triangle, extinguisher classes A/B/C/D/K and the PASS method; 1915.504 fire watch triggers including sparks through openings and opposite-side bulkhead exposure; 30-minute watch after hot work ends; 35-foot combustible clearance or covers; oxygen/fuel-gas storage separated 20 feet or by a 5-foot half-hour-rated barrier; 15-psig acetylene ceiling; never use oxygen for ventilation or dusting; bonding and grounding flammable-liquid transfers
Electrical Safety & Lockout/Tags-Plus
Shock, arc flash, burn, and fall injury mechanisms; about 50 mA can be fatal; GFCIs for wet shipboard work; removing damaged cords from service; hard-usage extension cords kept out of water; 1915.89 lockout/tags-plus - tag plus an additional safety measure when no lock fits, removal only by the applying employee, verification before work; 10-foot clearance from sub-50 kV power lines; releasing stored hydraulic, pneumatic, spring, and gravity energy
Hazard Communication & Material Handling
GHS-aligned HazCom: 16-section SDSs with Section 8 PPE data, Danger vs Warning signal words, skull-and-crossbones and other pictograms, shift-long SDS access, secondary-container labeling and the immediate-use exception; rigging and suspended-load rules including the bight of a line; pre-use sling inspection; Part 1919 accredited certification of cranes and cargo gear; powered industrial truck training with 3-year re-evaluations and seat belts; high-visibility apparel and pedestrian routes in container yards
Preparing for the OSHA 10 Maritime Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No published pass mark - completion requires full attendance plus trainer-administered knowledge checks
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: 10 instructional hours delivered over at least 2 days (maximum 7.5 hours of instruction per day)
- Exam / certification fees: Typically $150-$400 for classroom delivery (set by the authorized trainer) Official sources
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OSHA 10 Maritime: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a final exam for the OSHA 10 Maritime course?
No standardized final exam exists for the classroom maritime Outreach course. OSHA-authorized trainers administer their own quizzes and knowledge checks throughout the 10 hours, and students must attend all instruction to receive the U.S. Department of Labor completion card. Practice questions are still valuable because trainers test the same hazard-recognition content.
Can I take OSHA 10 Maritime online?
No. OSHA has authorized online Outreach delivery only for construction, general industry, and disaster site work - not maritime. A legitimate maritime DOL card requires classroom training from a trainer authorized through the OSHA #5400 Trainer Course in Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry. Online 'equivalents' sold on the internet do not produce a maritime Outreach card.
What topics are required in the 10-hour maritime class?
All three sector versions require Introduction to OSHA, Walking/Working Surfaces, and Personal Protective Equipment for one hour each. The Shipyard Employment version adds four required hours - Fall Protection/Scaffolding, Electrical, Confined and Enclosed Spaces, and Fire Protection - while Marine Terminals and Longshoring classes choose at least two electives totaling four hours from a list including HazCom, lockout/tagout, and respiratory protection.
Does the OSHA 10 Maritime card expire?
No. DOL Outreach completion cards have no federal expiration date. Some employers, ports, unions, or state and local laws require periodic refresher training, and replacement cards are generally available only for classes conducted within the past five years, matching the trainer's records-retention period.
How long does the OSHA 10 Maritime class take?
The class includes at least 10 instructional hours, and because OSHA caps Outreach instruction at 7.5 hours per calendar day, it must span a minimum of two days. Breaks and meals do not count toward the 10 hours. Typical classroom tuition runs about $150 to $400 depending on the trainer and location.
Which regulations does the maritime course cover?
The course is built around hazard recognition under 29 CFR Part 1915 (shipyard employment, including ship repair, shipbuilding, and shipbreaking), Part 1917 (marine terminals), and Part 1918 (longshoring), with general industry rules like respiratory protection (1910.134) and hazard communication (1910.1200) applied where the maritime parts incorporate them.
What is a Marine Chemist and when is one required?
A Marine Chemist is certificated by the National Fire Protection Association under NFPA 306. Under 29 CFR 1915.14, hot work in vessel spaces that contained combustible or flammable liquids or gases requires a Marine Chemist certificate designating the space 'Safe for Hot Work' before welding or cutting begins; the shipyard competent person under 1915.7 handles testing for lower-hazard spaces.